SPORTS CLOTHES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 19027, 26 May 1925, Page 13

SPORTS CLOTHES.

It would seem that sports dress will bo more masculine than in times past. The Parisian designers have come to the conclusion that a trouser-skirt is more graceful than an ordinary skirt, and, at any rate, should be tested on the court or tho golf course, states a London writer in an exchange. In reposo the new sports dresses suggest an ordinary short, pleated skirt, but, in active play, it becomes obvious that the skirt is really full trousers. A high-collared sweater, with a belt at the hips, is worn above the skirt. Acting upon the suggestions of the Parisian designers, prizes were offered to London girls for a new sports dress. The prize was won by a simple, one-piece frock, with short sleeves, and a skirt which was open at the side, the only join being seven red buttons. During play the buttons are undone and tho skirt discarded, revealing a pair of short, full knickers, In this dosign the dress was made of a fine cream cashmere. Several competitors favoured a frankly male costume, based 011 ordinary cricketing flannels, but worn with a silk blouse. At the moment, most sports women are playing Badminton, but there is a movement in favour of winter tennis —Oll hard courts. Night play is possible owing to powerful arc lights being placed on top of the wire netting beyond "the outside sorvico lino. Several of these courts have been opened in tho public parks, the churgo being 2s 8d an hour, or about double j|io charge during day-time.